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fiat

[ fee-aht, -at; fahy-uht, -at ]
/ ˈfi ɑt, -æt; ˈfaɪ ət, -æt /
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noun
an authoritative decree, sanction, or order: a royal fiat.
a fixed form of words containing the word fiat, by which a person in authority gives sanction, or authorization.
an arbitrary decree or pronouncement, especially by a person or group of persons having absolute authority to enforce it: The king ruled by fiat.
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Origin of fiat

First recorded in 1625–35; from Latin: “let it be done,” 3rd singular present subjunctive of fierī “to become”
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British Dictionary definitions for fiat

fiat
/ (ˈfaɪət, -æt) /

noun
official sanction; authoritative permission
an arbitrary order or decree
mainly literary any command, decision, or act of will that brings something about

Word Origin for fiat

C17: from Latin, literally: let it be done, from fierī to become
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